Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Announce Assistance To Far Rockaway Residents Following Six Alarm Fire Meeks Will Have On Site Caseworkers To Assist Residents

(WASHINGTON, DC)Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) of the Sixth Congressional District today, announced that residents affected by the devastating fire this morning in Far Rockaway, will receive assistance with replacement of immigration documents, state identification cards, and any other services that they may require Congressman Meeks will provide on site constituent services in both Spanish and English at the Church of the Nazarene, on Monday, February 6, 2007 at 1414 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, 11691, Reverend Mullins presiding Pastor from 10:00 (AM) - 5:00 (PM).

"My prayers are with the displaced families during this difficult and unforeseen moment. I'm comforted in knowing that with this dangerous fire every life was preserved and no casualties were had. I will make the resources of my office available to anyone who is need of immediate assistance," said Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. "I will continue to work with state and city local elected officials to do whatever we can to help these residents get back on their feet."

For more information, residents can call Congressman Meeks' Jamaica District Office at (718) 725-6000.